Hail history for Elberton, Georgia
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elberton since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elberton
- Last hail
- Nov 8, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 7, 1998
24 reports on 20 days since 1968 · #64 of 236 Georgia places
Hail map · Elberton
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Elberton
The latest hail report in and around Elberton is from November 8, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on November 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elberton logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Georgia town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #64 of 236 Georgia cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elberton accounts for 40% of the 60 reports filed in Elbert County.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Georgia town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 7, 1998 near 4 ENE Elberton.
The busiest year was 1996, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elberton 0.3
- Elbert County 1.0
- Median Georgia town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elberton 6
- Elbert County 18
- Median Georgia town on this site 6
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elberton 4%
- Elbert County 5%
- Median Georgia town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 ENE Elberton | Elbert | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elberton | Elbert | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Elberton | Elbert | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Elbert | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Elbert | 20:33 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 50%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.3 SSE Silk Mills | Elbert | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 NNE North Elberton | Elbert | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.34 ESE Elberton | Elbert | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.73 SSE Elberton | Elbert | 02:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Elberton | Elbert | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elberton | Elbert | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Elberton | Elbert | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Elberton | Elbert | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Elberton | Elbert | 20:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Elberton | Elbert | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Elberton | Elbert | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Elberton | Elbert | 13:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elberton
- Bowman 18 km · 11
- Hartwell 28 km · 17
- Danielsville 32 km · 14
- Lexington 34 km · 17
- Washington 43 km · 10
- Carnesville 45 km · 12
- Athens-Clarke County 49 km · 67
- Lincolnton 50 km · 12
Questions about hail in Elberton
How often does it hail in Elberton, Georgia?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elberton since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #64 of 236 Georgia places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elberton?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elberton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 7, 1998 near 4 ENE Elberton. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elberton?
The most recent report in this data is from November 8, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elberton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was November 8, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.